July 10, 2023
The Sustainable Manufacturing Alliance for Research and Training Industrial Assessment Center (SMART IAC) is part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Industrial Assessment Program. We provide no-cost energy consulting services to manufacturers focusing on energy, waste, and productivity. Assessments are performed by teams of engineering faculty and students. We typically identify 10-20% in energy and productivity savings.
BENEFITS OF THE IAC PROGRAM
- Objective information to help make plants more energy efficient
- Engineering students receive hands-on industrial experience
- Manufacturers can access the latest technologies and practices
- Technical assistance is available through the Department of Energy
IAC CLIENT ELIGIBILITY
- Within 150 miles of UC Irvine or CSUN
- Gross annual sales should not exceed $250 million
- Fewer than 500 employees at the plant site
- Energy bills between $100k and $2.5 million annually
*Requirements may be waived, and exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
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– Sharon Henry
